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Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. | ||
Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Washington. | Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. | ||
Local histories are extensively collected by the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Washington. | |||
*Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FHL|206667|item|disp=FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}} | *Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FHL|206667|item|disp=FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}} | ||